Punjab Halves Road Accident Deaths with Sadak Surakhya Force: CM Mann
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News18•25-01-2026, 22:15
Punjab Halves Road Accident Deaths with Sadak Surakhya Force: CM Mann
- •Punjab has achieved a 48% reduction in road accident fatalities since February 2023, attributed to the Sadak Surakhya Force (SSF).
- •The SSF, comprising 1,597 specially trained personnel and 144 equipped vehicles, patrols 4,200 km of accident-prone highways.
- •The force has not only reduced deaths but also ensured the safe return of valuables to accident victims.
- •Punjab, once among the top three states for road accident fatalities, has reversed this trend through faster hospitalization and improved treatment.
- •The success of Punjab's SSF model has garnered interest from several other states for replication.
Why It Matters: Punjab's Sadak Surakhya Force has dramatically cut road accident deaths, setting a national example.
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